Time tracking software for construction must do more than just log hours—it has to solve real problems for real site teams. Manual timesheets, lost records, and unclear labour costs are still widespread issues across the industry, leading to delays, disputes, and compliance headaches.
Boxcore is built to cut through that noise. This article outlines the five essential elements of time tracking software for construction and explains why Boxcore has fast become the trusted solution across Ireland, the UK, and the US. From facial recognition to SOC2-accredited security, here’s what matters most when choosing a platform to manage workforce time and attendance.
1. Facial Recognition: The Only Time Tracking Method Built for Site Conditions
The first requirement for any serious construction time tracking solution is reliable and secure worker verification. Swipe cards, fobs, and QR codes have long been exploited, shared, or forgotten. In contrast, facial recognition provides a tamper-proof, hands-free way to confirm exactly who is on-site – down to the second.
Boxcore’s facial recognition feature is seamlessly integrated into the app, allowing sites to track clock-ins and clock-outs with two quick photos. This ensures each record is accurate and verified without slowing teams down.
“Facial recognition gives teams real-time visibility of exactly who is on site, and our integration makes it simple—even in tough field conditions common on construction projects,” says Padraig Reilly, CEO & Founder of Boxcore.
Boxcore also incorporates machine learning into this technology, providing site managers with the most accurate and reliable facial recognition available on the market. The system becomes more efficient over time, learning to adapt to variable site conditions, changing lighting, PPE, and other on-site realities.
Built around Suprema’s BioStation 3, Boxcore’s solution delivers unmatched performance in rugged construction environments. Whether your team is operating on a data centre in Ireland or a high-rise in New York, clock-ins remain fast, accurate and secure.
Explore how this works: Boxcore’s Access Control Software for Construction
2. Speed of Setup: Live in a matter of Hours With Your Own Data
There’s no time for drawn-out onboarding when projects are already underway. A key advantage of Boxcore is its rapid deployment. Most clients are live within a matter of hours with full training and historical data migrated into the system.
When a worker arrives on site, they can be added onto the system in less than 10 seconds. This is critical on busy projects where site teams are under pressure and don’t have the luxury of delays. With just two quick photos, Boxcore sets up their profile and links it to their certification and attendance record.
Whether you’re a subcontractor with 20 crew or a general contractor with 500 workers across multiple sites, Boxcore ensures teams are up and running with minimal disruption. No complicated installations, no specialist hardware, and no lengthy training required.
“We designed Boxcore around frontline staff who are constantly juggling multiple priorities, so whether you’re onboarding 20 workers or 500, it’s intuitive, fast, and scalable.” —Padraig Reilly, CEO
Boxcore is fully cloud-based. That means no on-site servers, no IT overhead, and no software installations. All you need is an internet connection and power supply—you’re good to go. This architecture ensures smooth performance across remote and urban sites alike.
Learn more about fast onboarding: Effective Construction Worker Onboarding
3. Certification Integration: Time Tracking Alone Is Not Enough
Construction software must go beyond time logs—it must tie directly into each worker’s training and certification status. Boxcore does this automatically. As part of the clock-in process, the platform checks whether a worker’s Safepass, CSCS, OSHA, or SST cards are valid and up to date.
If credentials have expired or are missing, site access can be restricted, ensuring compliance before boots hit the ground. This feature helps safety officers and superintendents maintain control without constantly chasing paperwork.
Boxcore also enables subcontractors to upload their training certificates and complete site-specific inductions or orientations in advance—before they ever step foot on site. This streamlines the onboarding process, avoids hold-ups at the gate, and gives project teams visibility on workforce readiness ahead of time.
From mandatory safety training to role-specific tickets, all documentation is securely stored, linked to attendance records, and instantly available from mobile or desktop. This ensures that only properly qualified workers are granted access and helps reduce non-compliance risks at every stage of the job.
Explore this in more detail: Digital Safety Solutions for Construction
4. Instant Summary Reports: Get What You Need in Two Clicks
Daily headcounts, weekly attendance summaries, subcontractor hours—these shouldn’t require hours of admin or a degree in data science. With Boxcore, all reports are available on-demand, directly from mobile or desktop.
Need a real-time site roster? Click. Want to check who worked past 5:00pm last week? Done. The system supports granular reporting that can be sorted by company, trade, role, or site location. This functionality helps project managers understand labour productivity, manage subcontractors and site teams more efficiently, avoid disputes over hours, and support progress tracking for payment claims.
You can also export records for compliance, payroll, or client reports without digging through spreadsheets or cross-referencing sign-in sheets.
To see how Boxcore simplifies this: General Contractors Feature Page
5. Cyber Security Matters: SOC2 Accreditation Should Be Non-Negotiable
Construction projects deal with sensitive data every day—from worker identity documents to contract values and medical records. Any software handling this information must be secure. Unfortunately, many construction platforms fall short.
Boxcore is independently SOC2 Type 2 certified, providing a verified standard of data security, operational control, and privacy management. This puts it among a very small number of construction software providers meeting this benchmark.
“We take data security extremely seriously. It’s not just about ticking boxes—it’s about earning trust and keeping clients protected from day one,” says Padraig Reilly.
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. User access can be controlled by role, company, or project. And with full audit trails, you always know who accessed what, and when.
Find out more: Boxcore’s Product Features Overview
A System Designed for Real Construction Sites
Unlike many platforms that look good on a sales demo but fail on site, Boxcore is built from the ground up to work for site teams, subcontractors, and superintendents. That’s why it’s been adopted by over 40,000 construction workers worldwide and continues to grow rapidly across the US, UK and Ireland.
Whether you’re dealing with local projects or multi-phase developments, the same rule applies: your time tracking software must be accurate, simple and fully connected to safety and workforce management.
To summarise, the five key features to demand from your time tracking software for construction are:
- Facial recognition with machine learning for secure, fast clock-ins
- Instant worker registration in under 10 seconds
- Fully cloud-based setup—no servers needed
- Integration with worker training and certification
- On-demand reporting and verified SOC2 security
Each one of these is built into Boxcore by design. That’s why contractors across the globe are making the switch.
Explore more about how Boxcore supports contractors here:
- Boxcore Access Control Reimagined
- Boxcore Safety Software Overview
- Staying Compliant in NYC with Local Law 196
- Boxcore: ICE Award Winner for Product Innovation
Ready to simplify time tracking for your projects? Visit Boxcore.com and book a demo today.
